The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 471

Although Bright’s hospital staff could perform the same tasks, their attention to detail was far behind that of the foreign doctors working now. The precision, meticulous care, and accuracy displayed by these professionals were nothing short of flawless. Despite their exemplary performance, however, Daniel viewed their emphasis on protocol as mere formalism that served little purpose in actually healing patients. After all, genuine healing requires targeted remedies, not an overreliance on pomp and procedure.

Modern medicine, from Daniel's perspective, is all about using a series of devices to possibly determine a diagnosis, which can result in exorbitant costs even before a condition is effectively treated. Unlike shamanic medicine, which relies on intuitive and direct methods for illness detection, modern treatments often lead to interminable tests without guaranteed results. It seems the underlying motive is to bill for the machinery used rather than focusing on the patient's recovery. This usage of equipment appears similar to less athletic children who rely on expensive sporting gear to compensate for lack of natural ability.

Professor John prepared the syringe to inject Kind with the precious medicine. Since Daniel knew further intervention was futile, he simply stood by with his hands in his pockets, quietly observing.

Avery, already gravely concerned, saw Daniel's seemingly careless posture and was further agitated—like a mother distressed by her son's disrespect during a solemn occasion.

"What are you doing, you country boy?" Avery scolded.

"I'm not doing anything. Since you won't let me speak, I have to stand quietly here, pretending I don't exist," Daniel replied.

"Don't just call me 'mom'! Act more respectfully!"

"Correcting me for no reason, mom, you must be scared, right? You're afraid my prediction will come true, that the moment Professor John gives the injection, grandpa will die. Then you'll lose your father."

"Talking nonsense! Let's hope Professor John's injection brings grandpa back to life!"

Avery found herself inadvertently veering off-course by Daniel's words.

"What's the use of words if they can save lives? Do we need doctors then if just words can heal severe illnesses?"

"Stop arguing with me. If grandpa isn't saved later, I'll deal with you," Avery threatened.

"Mom, we need to talk reasonably, right? Even if you're a beautiful woman like yourself, we should still be logical."

"And what 'logic' do you want to talk about?"

"Like I said, I can save grandpa, so don’t waste that five hundred billion. But you trusted Professor John over me! If he fails to revive grandpa, it should be his responsibility, not mine. Mom, isn't it entirely unreasonable to blame me? Even if you're my mom, you can't do that!"